Tuesday 30 May 2023

Constructing A New Non-Slip Concrete Pavement

Since the fixing of our dining room roof, we had one more project to be carried out. We had a pavement in front of our gate that was lined with 2 rows of floor tiles and the rest was cemented. After years of wear and tear, the tiles tend to be slippery whether it rained or not.

Hubby and elder son have slipped and fell because of the slippery pavement and others had near accident but thank God, didn't. Most of our friends are elderlies, so one can imagine the seriousness if one would to fall and hurt himself or herself.

Hubby arranged the date for the construction to be carried to coincide with the days that I will be in hospital for the chemo treatment because it was going to be very dusty and noisy. I was spared the noise and dust and the final concreting work was done while I was home from hospital. Below are some of the photos taken of the construction work by hubby.

Sunrise shot at 7:30am.
I can't remember where this photo was taken.
Hacking and breaking up the old concrete and tiles.

Levelling of the ground level.
Laying of reinforcement for the pavement to prevent cracks.
Ready for concreting.
We ordered pre-mixed concrete for the pavement.
At last, the finished new non-slip concrete pavement project.
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Photo below credited to Julie Chong.
Linking to Monday Mural.

Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
(Psalm 20:7, New International Version-NIV)

54 comments:

  1. Yes, my house too is in dire need for repairs and renovations but I just close one eye. Cannot stand having such works going on in or around the house - the dust will get in no matter how you close the doors and windows and block all the gaps. Nice gate you have there!

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    1. Thank you, STP. Yes, any renovation will definitely cause a lot of dust and noise. Since we have already started on renovation, this is just one more to endure before we can really clean up our house. Need the help of part time maid since I am out of action for now. Lol!

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  2. Oh yes, slippery pavement can be a health hazard. It is good that you managed to have yours re-done for safety. My house is also in need of repairs but I really dread having contractors and their workers come to the house and creating all the mess during renovation/repairs.

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    1. Thank you, PH. Actually, I never like renovation but was forced by what happened to our blown off roof. That started the renovation rolling. I am glad that it is all done now.

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  3. Maintenance is so important in everything in life.

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  4. ...Nancy, I hope that your treatments are going well.

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    1. Thank you, Tom. Thank God the treatment is going well.

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  5. I'm glad pavement treatment was finally done. Is the horse 🐎 painted 🎨 in your area? It looks very nice. I hope you continue to heal well 🙏 💗 . I was outdoors yesterday for a bit of walk by our lawn. Now I have been coughing and I know it's more likely the high pollen has got me again 😔. I enjoyed being outdoors for a bit with my purple walking cane.

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    1. Thank you, Becky. No, the horse is not painted in my area. I have been for walks since I became sick. Too weak to walk.

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  6. Wonderful to have the work done and the results look great. Smart move to have it done during your hospital stay to avoid the noise and the dust. Hope things are going well, Nancy.

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  7. So nice that you had the work done while you were away in hospital, noise and dust are awful! The pavement now looks nicer and safer. That horse mural is lovely and I can see someone climbed the wall and "sat " on the horse. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Nancy.

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  8. wow your new pavement looks Great dear Nancy :)
    i am always afraid of slippery floors and therefore hubby chose that are not slippery for the bathroom specially . congrats !
    best of luck for the treatment section !
    loved the sunrise
    indeed It is God who created horses

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  9. Nice pavement work! The horse mural looks great. How did you and tumour react to the new treatment?

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    1. Thank you, Angie. So far everything has been good. There are days when I will be feeling sleepy and tired and days that I will be feeling good and energetic.

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  10. 🐰 Good for you 𝒩𝒶𝓃𝒸𝓎(^▽^) , your pavement project is a success 👍 👏🏻
    𝓦𝓲𝓼𝓱 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓑𝓮𝓼𝓽! 💐 🌞

    🐰 By the way, I have come across this interesting song at facebook : "skr skr💥💥🤙🤙🤙 一首只有馬來西亞🇲🇾的人聽得懂的歌曲🤣🤣這首歌想表達周圍的圈子很多人為了混口飯吃 有很賣力做工的也有很厲害仙家的🤣 MV裡面特地模仿這些職業,也有很多奇奇怪怪的特效💲他們是來自馬來西亞的hiphop crew S.A.C./東南亞CINA👏🏻👏🏻"
    Check it out if you are interested, from Youtu as well : S.A.C - MEMPERSIASUIKAN 【Official Music Video】 🔻
    youtu.be/zCpOdDDaqq0

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  11. It looks amazing! It looks much better now, Nancy. Much safer, too. Love that horse painted on the wall. Great art.

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  12. That looks noisy indeed! Beautiful, fun mural!

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  13. I hope that you are doing better Nancy.

    Cruisin Paul

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  14. What they have put on the new pavement so that it is not slippery In the image it is not noticeable, it seems that it is all smooth. Around here it is also done but they make drawings so that it does not slip. Kisses Nancy.

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    1. It looks smooth but it is actually not smooth. They used steel broom to draw line across the pavement so it is rough.

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    2. Thank you Nancy for clarifying my doubt. I did it that way too.

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  15. Non slip is a good thing.

    Have a blessed day, Nancy. You're always in my prayers. ♥

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    1. Thank you, Sandee for your prayers. God bless you.

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  16. Safe at last! the older I get, the more afraid of falling I am! How are you doing?

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    1. Thank you, Ginny. So far, I am doing fine with the treatment.

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  17. I'm so glad you were able to get this done. You are in my prayers!

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    1. Thank you, Mimi for your prayers. God bless you.

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  18. Your new pavement looks great and I bet you are very thankful you don't have to worry about anyone falling anymore. So nice they were able to get it done while you were in the hospital.

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    1. Thank you, Connie. Glad I escape the noise and dust.

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  19. Me alegra que el trabajo de la pavimentación no te haga daño. Te mando un beso. Me gusto el mural.

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  20. That was a huge project, but now it's complete, it is beautiful and much safer for you.

    I LOVE that mural. I laughed when the artist appeared to be riding the horse. Hope you are feeling better, Nancy.

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  21. Se ve que ha quedado muy bien. El mural es muy bonito. Un abrazo y sigue recuperándote.

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  22. non slip pavement is safe and practical, good that you get it done now when the weather is fine.

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  23. Hello Nancy, good to hear from you. Glad that the entrance pavement is now safer for everyone, not slippery anymore. Bathroom floor tiles also need to be careful when stepping on them as they are slippery too. Please take good care 🙏

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  24. A big job but hopefully it is now much safer. I hope that you are feeling better and that the chemo is doing its job. Thoughts are with you, take care. Diane xx

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    1. Thank you, Diane. Thank you for your thoughts. God bless you, Diane.

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  25. Since I live in place of cold and snow. They're people here who has heated walk way. It out of our budget.
    Coffee is on, and stay safe.

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  26. That's such an important job to have had done, and now you won't have to worry about anyone slipping and hurting themselves.
    Julia x
    https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/

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